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Shabti - Ancient Egyptian Servant to Merneptah - Sculpture Sculpture
United Kingdom
Sculpture, Clay on Ceramic
Size: 3.1 W x 9.4 H x 2.8 D in
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These sculptures are inspired by Ancient Egyptian Shabtis. Shabtis were servant statues used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. They were placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants for the deceased in the afterlife and perform all the routine jobs of daily life. They often had hieroglyphs describing their abilities. Most shabtis were small but not all. Sometimes they covered the floor around a sarcophagus and are now one of the most commonly represented objects in Egyptology displays. Produced in huge numbers, shabtis, along with scarabs, are the most numerous of all ancient Egyptian antiquities to survive. The tomb of Tutankhamun had a large number of shabtis of varying sizes. This sculpture is an imaginative figure invoking the idea and feeling of a Shabti. I have always been fascinated by Myths and Legends and the Art and traditions of Ancient Cultures. There are many Ancient Egyptian Shabti in the British Museum in London that are wonderful to see. They suggest endless opportunities for creativity. The sculptures are made with a direct honesty to the nature of the material. Clay is a wonderful material that can be pulled, squashed, shaped and squeezed. It takes an impression like no other material and, being a basic "earth" material, it is a joy to work with. Natural and manufactured objects are used to make impressions and produce strong textures. The work shows the way as it progresses into a finished piece. The hand becomes as important as the eye and the mind. The nature of the clay and the design means there are lumps and bumps and various marks. This rugged affect is all part of the charm of the work. Lovely to hold – they have a great “feel” about them. Each piece is hand built and unique. Suitable for interior and exterior locations. Signed underneath with signature stamp. Certificate of Authenticity included. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Sculpture:Clay on Ceramic
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:3.1 W x 9.4 H x 2.8 D in
Frame:Not applicable
Ready to Hang:No
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The sculptures are made with a direct honesty to the nature of the material. Clay is a wonderful material that can be pulled, squashed, shaped and squeezed. It takes an impression like no other material and, being a basic "earth" material, it is a joy to work with. Natural and manufactured objects are used to make impressions and produce strong textures. The work shows the way as it progresses into a finished piece. The hand becomes as important as the eye and the mind. My work is nearly always conceptual. For me it is what the work represents, the creative thinking behind the image, which is of the greatest interest. Inspiration comes from an eclectic range of sources such as old and new philosophical ideas, popular culture, science, dance, poetry, mythology and ancient sources. After studying the Philosophy of Art at university I gradually became a practitioner as well as a passionate follower of Art. I now have work all over the world which is such a wonderful buzz! Painting:- I’m interested in paint, not as a material to create an illusion, but rather as a substance to be experimented with and celebrated. I like to explore the way paint moves and performs on the canvas with various textural elements. This produces a variety of fascinating sculptural and textural qualities. Often I include materials such as sand, gravel, pumice, and pieces of canvas and hessian. This builds up to give a beautiful and fascinating surface that has a sculptural quality and encourages touch and sensation as well as visual awareness. Additions are collected from places I have visited around the world. The physical act of applying paint I see as an exhilarating form of ritual, a dance and a demonstration of a moment of perception in time. I like the work to have a strong visual impact and to be interesting close up as well as from a distance.
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